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However, unlike other species, the story of humanity is the story of overcoming the greatest of odds (perhaps a one hundred trillion to one outcome) - [Human Creativity as a Renewable Resource](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/human-creativity-as-a-renewable-resource/) - Human Creativity as a Renewable Resource Patrick Blessinger1; Enakshi Sengupta2; Taisir Subhi Yamin3 1 St. John’s University, New York, USA 2 The International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association (HETL) 3 The International Centre for Innovation in Education (ICIE) Note: Originally published in: International Journal for Talent Development and Creativity – 6(1), August, 2018; and 6(2), December, 2018. Retrieved from - [Making sense of pedagogy](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/making-sense-of-pedagogy/) - Making sense of pedagogy Patrick Blessinger Introduction Over the past few decades, many new pedagogical practices and learning methods have been developed in an attempt to improve teaching and learning at all levels. An explosion of websites, books, newsletters, journals, articles, videos, podcasts, blogs, and other publications have been produced on the different educational philosophies, - [In a hyper-connected world, dawns a new age of hyper-learning](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/in-a-hyper-connected-world-dawns-a-new-age-of-hyper-learning/) - In a hyper-connected world, dawns a new age of hyper-learning Patrick Blessinger Two of the most important questions facing higher education today are: how should higher education institutions respond to the dramatic changes occurring in the world today? And, since the consumption and production of knowledge (that is, the learning process) is at the center - [MEANING-CENTERED EDUCATION: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES AND EXPLORATIONS](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/meaning-centered-education-international-perspectives-and-explorations-in-higher-education/) - In a time of globally changing environments and economic challenges, many institutions of higher education are attempting to reform by promoting standardization approaches. Meaning-Centered Education explores the counter-tide for... Read more - [Fostering sustainable learning ecosystems](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/fostering-sustainable-learning-ecosystems/) - Fostering sustainable learning ecosystems Patrick Blessinger and Madasu Bhaskara Rao The value of knowledge has grown exponentially over the past several decades. In fact, in the modern era, the value of knowledge has become so important to human and social development that education is now universally recognized as a human right. These three concepts – - [Reimagining education in the age of the artificial](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/reimagining-education-in-the-age-of-the-artificial/) - See the special report on AI and higher education by University World News. Reimagining education in the age of the artificial Patrick Blessinger and Abhilasha Singh Ever since humans learned to speak, formed social communities, and invented written language, they have gradually decoupled themselves, link by link, from the evolutionary shackles of natural selection and - [Higher education and the emerging environmental revolution](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/higher-education-and-the-emerging-environmental-revolution/) - This article first appeared in University World News Higher education and the emerging environmental revolution Patrick Blessinger, Mandla Makhanya, and Mirela Panait Over the past 250 years, the world has experienced unprecedented political, economic, social, technological and environmental change. In addition to the many socio-politico revolutions that have occurred over the past 250 years, much of the progress during - [Urban Renewal is Key to Sustainable Development](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/urban-renewal-is-key-to-sustainable-development/) - Urban Renewal is Key to Sustainable Development Patrick Blessinger and Abhilasha Singh Currently, over half of humanity lives in cities. This percentage is expected to increase as more people around the world continue to move from non-urban locations to urban areas in search of economic opportunity and better social conditions. These two factors are key - [Education 4.0 and its Key Role in Sustainable Development](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/education-40-and-its-key-role-in-sustainable-development/) - This article first appeared in University World News Education 4.0 and its key role in sustainable development Patrick Blessinger, Ahmad Samarji and Haydeé Ramírez Lozada Since the First Industrial Revolution (circa 1800), humanity has experienced several major waves of political, economic, social, technological, and environmental development. These major waves of development have come to be termed 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, - [The Emerging Learning Society](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/the-emerging-learning-society/) - The Emerging Learning Society Patrick Blessinger, Habiba Chaoui, Hari Kamali, and Inge Rozendal The advent of the Digital Revolution (also known as the Third Industrial Revolution – circa 1960 CE to 2000 CE) ushered in the Information Age. This period was characterized by the ubiquitous use of information and communication technologies, especially digital technologies such - [Humans are Extraordinary, but Need a Change in Mindset](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/humans-are-extraordinary-but-need-a-change-in-mindset/) - Humans are Extraordinary, but Need a Change in Mindset Patrick Blessinger, Abhilasha Singh, Fareeda Khodabocus, and Amudha Poobalan Humans are an extraordinary species in many ways. From their modest beginnings along the East African Rift many millennia ago, humans have evolved to develop some remarkable traits – physical, mental, and social. As a result, not only have humans become - [Knowledge for the Global Common Good](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/knowledge-for-the-global-common-good/) - Knowledge for the Global Common Good Patrick Blessinger and Enakshi Sengupta Since the dawn of the Industrial and Democratic Revolutions (circa 1800 CE), the impact of human activity on the planet has accelerated and the human species has become, for better and worse, the dominant influence affecting life on planet Earth. In some ways (for - [Shaping Learning Futures with Lifelong Learning](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/shaping-learning-futures-with-lifelong-learning/) - Shaping Learning Futures with Lifelong Learning Patrick Blessinger and Filipe de Castro Soeiro For the past 12 millennia, humanity has undergone a series of revolutions that have allowed it to dominate every aspect of the planet. Beginning with the First Agricultural Revolution (Neolithic period) around 10,000 BCE, humans began transitioning from hunter-gathers to permanent farming - [Rethinking Higher Education for the Future ](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/rethinking-higher-education-for-the-future/) - Rethinking Higher Education for the Future Patrick Blessinger Over the past several decades, the democratization of knowledge has spread rapidly around the world as a result of political, economic, social, technological, and environmental forces. These forces have helped global higher education experience unprecedented growth in student enrollment and institutional diversification. Global higher education enrollment is expected - [What universities can do to mainstream sustainable development](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/what-universities-can-do-to-mainstream-sustainable-development/) - What universities can do to mainstream sustainable development Patrick Blessinger and Barbara Cozza Note: This article first appeared in the December 2021 issue (Vol. 26 No. 2) of IAU Horizons. By and large, human beliefs, attitudes and mindsets drive human behaviours. Thus, the future of humanity, and the planet they inhabit, will ultimately depend on humanity’s ability to - [Creating a culture of inclusion in higher education](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/creating-a-culture-of-inclusion-in-higher-education/) - Creating a culture of inclusion in higher education Patrick Blessinger St. John's University (NYC) and International HETL Association The increasing emphasis on inclusion and diversity in higher education around the world is due partly to the globalisation-internationalisation cycle (for instance, increased international immigration flows and increased global interdependencies), partly to the ongoing democratisation of higher education (for instance, increased - [Patrick Blessinger~Meaning Centered Education - Part 1](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/httpwww-blogtalkradio-comartseesdiner20130802patrick-blessinger-meaning-centered-education-part-1/) - https://www.patrickblessinger.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Part-1.mp3Patrick Blessinger is a peer-recognized expert and thought leader in the field of higher education and teaching & learning. Today’s discussion will be focused on his newest publication with co-editor Olga Kovbasyuk, “Meaning Centered Education.” He has received several education awards including a Fulbright Scholarship from the US Department of State and a Governor’s Teaching - [Patrick Blessinger~Meaning Centered Education - Part 2](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/patrick-blessingermeaning-centered-education-2/) - https://www.patrickblessinger.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Part-2.mp3Patrick Blessinger is a peer-recognized expert and thought leader in the field of higher education and teaching & learning. Today’s discussion will be focused on his newest publication with co-editor Olga Kovbasyuk, “Meaning Centered Education.” He has received several education awards including a Fulbright Scholarship from the US Department of State and a Governor’s Teaching - ["Education: Purpose and Passion" with Patrick Blessinger](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/patrick-blessingermeaning-centered-education-part-3/) - https://www.patrickblessinger.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Part-3.mp3Patrick Blessinger is a peer-recognized expert and thought leader in the field of higher education and teaching & learning. Today’s discussion will be focused on his newest publication with co-editor Olga Kovbasyuk, “Meaning Centered Education.” He has received several education awards including a Fulbright Scholarship from the US Department of State and a Governor’s Teaching - [Patrick Blessinger~Building a Global Learning Community](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/patrick-blessingerbuilding-a-global-learning-community/) - https://www.patrickblessinger.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Global-Learning-Community.mp3Mary E. LaLuna welcomes Patrick Blessinger for a monthly discussion focused around education. This months’ topic is “Building a Global Learning Community” Patrick Blessinger is a global leader and recognized expert (Fulbright Scholar; Governor’s Teaching Fellow) in education, learning, and instruction. Patrick is the founder and Executive Director (CEO) of the International HETL Association, co-founder - [Making Sense of Research](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/ermf/) - Making Sense of Research Patrick Blessinger St. John's University and HETL Association CLICK TO VIEW PDF OF ERM FRAMEWORK The aim of this article is to provide a brief overview of the educational research methodology framework and how it came into existence and how it might be most useful to higher education faculty, researchers, and students - [Mapping higher education’s literacies of the future](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/mapping-higher-educations-literacies-of-the-future/) - Mapping higher education’s literacies of the future Patrick Blessinger, Enakshi Sengupta, and Mandla Makhanya The world continues to become increasingly defined by more complexity and uncertainty. The planet continues to become more complex as a result of advances in robotics, artificial intelligence, mixed reality, biotechnology, and genetic engineering, among other innovations. At the same time, - [HE institutions must learn to adapt to innovate](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/he-institutions-must-learn-to-adapt-to-innovate/) - HE institutions must learn to adapt to innovate Patrick Blessinger, Enakshi Sengupta, and Mandla Makhanya Humanity stands on the precipice of an emerging revolution. This new revolution is brought about, in part, by the integration of biological, technological and social systems. For instance, we have seen remarkable advances in cybernetics, artificial intelligence, mixed reality, quantum - [Towards higher education for a better civil society](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/towards-higher-education-for-a-better-civil-society/) - Building social responsibility, sustainability into curriculum. More higher education institutions are taking up the challenge to reinvent their entire mission, vision and values to bring them in line with social responsibility and sustainable development. There is no future for universities if they do not. - [New higher education literacies for a sustainable future](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/new-higher-education-literacies-for-a-sustainable-future/) - New higher education literacies for a sustainable future Patrick Blessinger, Enakshi Sengupta and Mandla Makhanya As the world becomes more interconnected and interdependent, nations face increasing pressure to improve their political, economic, social, technological and environmental infrastructures in order to compete in an increasingly globalised world. Within this context, perhaps the most fundamental and important component of any nation in - [Higher Education Needs to Build Global Learning Communities](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/higher-education-needs-to-build-global-learning-communities/) - Higher Education Needs to Build Global Learning Communities - [Creative learning as a renewable resource](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/creative-learning-as-a-renewable-resource/) - Creative learning as a renewable resource Patrick Blessinger, Enakshi Sengupta and Taisir Subhi Yamin St John’s University, USA, The HETL Association, USA and the International Centre for Innovaton in Education A renewable resource is traditionally viewed in terms of renewable natural resources, but with the importance now placed on solving the huge problems associated with global climate change - [Improving academic success through service-learning](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/improving-academic-success-through-service-learning/) - Improving academic success through service-learning Patrick Blessinger, Enakshi Sengupta and Taisir Subhi Yamin St John’s University, USA, The HETL Association, USA and the International Centre for Innovaton in Education At the George Washington University geography students enrolled in an urban sustainability course worked with the Anacostia Watershed Society to help restore and sustain the Anacostia River ecosystem. - [Creating inclusive curricula in higher education](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/creating-inclusive-curricula-in-higher-education/) - Creating inclusive curricula in higher education Patrick Blessinger, Enakshi Sengupta and Mandla Makhanya St John’s University, USA, The HETL Association, USA and The University of South Africa The ongoing development, growth and stability of modern economic and democratic systems require that people engage in continual education and training throughout the course of their lives – that is, lifelong - [Humanising higher education via inclusive leadership](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/humanising-higher-education-via-inclusive-leadership/) - The demand for higher education of all types is at an all-time high. As the world becomes more integrated and interdependent through the processes of globalisation and internationalisation and more driven by and dependent on advanced knowledge, skills and competencies, lifelong learning has not only become a necessity for economic development and social progress, but it is now recognised as a human right. - [Higher education for a sustainable future](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/higher-education-for-a-sustainable-future/) - Higher education for a sustainable future Patrick Blessinger, Enakshi Sengupta, and Taisir Subhi Yamin St John’s University, New York City, USA, The American University of Kurdistan, and The International Centre for Innovation in Education For much of human history people used renewable resources to provide the basic energy needed for eating, trading, transporting and simple - [The inquiry-based approach to higher ed that could prevent college students from dropping out](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/the-inquiry-based-approach-to-higher-ed-that-could-prevent-college-students-from-dropping-out/) - The inquiry-based approach to higher ed that could prevent college students from dropping out Patrick Blessinger St John’s University, New York City, USA There may be a more democratic way of learning than declaring a traditional college major. A growing body of research-based evidence shows that student learning communities (SLCs) can provide an effective path to increased academic - [A higher ideal for higher education](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/a-higher-ideal-for-higher-education/) - A higher ideal for higher education Patrick Blessinger St John’s University, New York City, USA Higher education is in the midst of a revolution. The number of students participating in higher education worldwide is expected to grow from 28 million in 1970 to 262 million by 2025. This growth rate represents an immense increase in the global demand for higher education. - [The shifting paradigm of higher education](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/the-shifting-paradigm-of-higher-education/) - The shifting paradigm of higher education Patrick Blessinger, Shai Reshef and Enakshi Sengupta St John’s University, New York City, USA, The University of the People, USA, and The American University of Kurdistan The word paradigm comes from the Greek meaning framework or example. Thus, broadly defined, a paradigm is a related set of concepts and practices (that is, - [Building a Global Knowledge Society through Universal Lifelong Education](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/building-a-global-knowledge-society-through-universal-lifelong-education/) - Building a Global Knowledge Society through Universal Lifelong Education - [Learning-Scapes: Cultivating Meaningful and Sustainable Learning Ecosystems](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/learning-scapes-cultivating-meaningful-and-sustainable-learning-ecosystems/) - Learning-Scapes: Cultivating Meaningful and Sustainable Learning Ecosystems - [Enabling lifelong learning through open education](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/enabling-lifelong-learning-through-open-education/) - Enabling lifelong learning through open education Patrick Blessinger St. John's University (NYC) and International HETL Association Broadly speaking, open education (OE) is the widening of access to high quality educational resources in order to promote lifelong learning and greater participation in higher learning and training. One of the driving principles of OE is that lifelong learning is - [Higher education’s key role in sustainable development](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/higher-educations-key-role-in-sustainable-development/) - Higher education’s key role in sustainable development Patrick Blessinger, Enakshi Sengupta and Mandla Makhanya St John’s University, New York City, USA, American University of Kurdistan, and University of South Africa The United Nations defines sustainable development as “…development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. As such, - [Implementation of sustainable development goals and mountain targets in particular through student engaged learning](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/implementation-of-sustainable-development-goals-and-mountain-targets-in-particular-through-student-engaged-learning/) - Implementation of sustainable development goals and mountain targets in particular through student engaged learning Baktybek Abdrisaev, Rusty Butler, Kimberly Williamson, Yanko Dzhukev, Damon Ashcraft, Samuel Elzinga and Andrew Jensen Utah Valley University, USA Three Utah Valley University (UVU) students spoke through the student engaged learning initiative during general debates at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) - [Academic freedom is essential to democracy](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/academic-freedom-is-essential-to-democracy/) - Academic freedom is essential to democracy Patrick Blessinger and Hans de Wit St. John's University (NYC), International HETL Association, and Boston College Since the inception of the first universities nearly a thousand years ago, the freedom to pursue intellectual inquiry has served as a core value for professors, students and educational institutions. Freedom of inquiry became more important - [Rethinking higher education in the service of humanity](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/rethinking-higher-education-in-the-service-of-humanity/) - Rethinking higher education in the service of humanity Patrick Blessinger St. John's University (NYC) and International HETL Association As I reflect on the first 25 research-based articles I have authored and co-authored over the past several years with University World News, I would like to evaluate and summarise the key findings that have emerged from the empirical evidence used - [A collective way for faculty to transform education](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/a-collective-way-for-faculty-to-transform-education/) - A collective way for faculty to transform education Patrick Blessinger, Barbara Cozza, and Milton Cox St. John's University (NYC), USA and Miami University, USA A faculty learning community, or FLC, is a group of faculty members who share a common desire to improve teaching and learning outcomes. To this end, faculty meet on a regular - [Towards a more equal, inclusive higher education](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/towards-a-more-equal-inclusive-higher-education-2/) - Towards a more equal, inclusive higher education Patrick Blessinger, Jaimie Hoffman and Mandla Makhanya St John’s University (NYC), University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, University of South Africa Widening participation initiatives aim to improve access to higher education opportunities for all people. Driven by increased demand for education from all segments of society as well as - [Towards higher education in service of humanity](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/towards-higher-education-in-service-of-humanity/) - Towards higher education in service of humanity Patrick Blessinger and Mandla Makhanya St. John's University (NYC), USA and University of South Africa The growing importance of education at all levels and the inclusion of more stakeholders in the educational enterprise has sparked debate about the fundamental nature and purpose of higher education (that is, what - [Higher education as a multi-purpose enterprise](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/higher-education-as-a-multi-purpose-enterprise/) - Higher education as a multi-purpose enterprise Patrick Blessinger St. John's University (NYC) and International HETL Association Globalisation is a socio-politico-economic phenomenon that, some would argue, has eclipsed post-modernism and post-structuralism as a framework for explaining the development of the modern world over the past several decades. Whereas post-structuralism stresses the instability and complexity of human relations - [Higher education’s social responsibility to refugees](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/higher-educations-social-responsibility-to-refugees/) - Higher education’s social responsibility to refugees Patrick Blessinger and Enakshi Sengupta St. John's University (NYC), USA and American University of Kurdistan The number of displaced people around the world has reached unprecedented levels. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, or UNHCR, estimates that more than 65 million people worldwide have been forcibly displaced from their - [Higher education for a hyper-connected world](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/higher-education-for-a-hyper-connected-world/) - Higher education for a hyper-connected world Patrick Blessinger St. John's University (NYC) and HETL Association In many respects the world has become a global knowledge society of interconnected and interdependent human activity that shares increasingly common ways to communicate and interact politically, economically and socially. Yet, at the same time, the world continues to be - [Inclusive higher education for the benefit of all](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/inclusive-higher-education-for-the-benefit-of-all/) - Inclusive higher education for the benefit of all Patrick Blessinger, Jaimie Hoffman and Mandla Makhanya St John’s University (NYC), University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, University of South Africa Broadly defined, institutions of higher education are social structures that fulfil a common social purpose of creating an educated citizenry. They achieve this through policies, rules, customs, - [Globalisation requires us to foster global citizens](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/globalisation-requires-us-to-foster-global-citizens/) - Globalisation requires us to foster global citizens Patrick Blessinger and Enakshi Sengupta St. John's University (NYC), USA and American University of Kurdistan Education and lifelong learning hold the key to addressing many of the world’s problems. Of course, education alone is not a sufficient condition for resolving these problems, but it is a necessary one, - [The case for internationalisation of higher education](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/the-case-for-internationalisation-of-higher-education/) - The case for internationalisation of higher education Patrick Blessinger and Barbara Cozza St. John's University (NYC), USA Not only has globalisation had a tremendous impact on the development of the world, but its impact on the internationalisation of higher education over the past few decades has been equally remarkable. Many different theories, perspectives and conceptions of globalisation exist to help - [Revolutionising the global knowledge society](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/revolutionising-the-global-knowledge-society/) - Revolutionising the global knowledge society Patrick Blessinger St. John's University (NYC) and International HETL Association A revolution can be defined as a fundamental change to the status quo that occurs in a relatively short timeframe. Revolutions of all types (political, economic, social, technological) have occurred numerous times throughout human history. Although the seeds of revolutions - [Transforming higher education’s creative capacity](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/transforming-higher-educations-creative-capacity/) - Transforming higher education’s creative capacity Patrick Blessinger St. John's University (NYC) and International HETL Association It has been nearly 20 years since UNESCO issued its World Declaration on Higher Education for the Twenty-First Century. Since its publication, global higher education has undergone dramatic change and global higher education enrolments have increased at a rate of - [Strengthening democracy through open education](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/strengthening-democracy-through-open-education/) - Strengthening democracy through open education Patrick Blessinger St. John's University (NYC) and International HETL Association Open education is the policy and practice of broadening access to allow greater participation in lifelong learning and tertiary education. It is based on the principle that everyone has a right to benefit from educational resources. The term 'open' is - [Transforming learning through student research](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/transforming-learning-through-student-research/) - Transforming learning through student research Patrick Blessinger St. John's University (NYC) and International HETL Association The demand for higher education has grown considerably in recent decades. Over the past 20 years global higher education has grown at a rate of about 5% per year. This phenomenon, together with the emergence of open education and the - [Why global higher education must be democratised](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/why-global-higher-education-must-be-democratised/) - Why global higher education must be democratised Patrick Blessinger St. John's University (NYC) and International HETL Association In the broadest sense of the word, democratization is the application of democratic principles and the process of transitioning to a system based on such principles. Thus, the principles of democracy can be applied to any structure or system, - [Lifelong learning as a human right](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/lifelong-learning-as-a-human-right/) - Lifelong Learning as a Human Right - [The world needs more international higher education](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/the-world-needs-more-international-higher-education/) - The World Needs More International Higher Education - [Lifelong education as an equalizer](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/lifelong-education-as-an-equalizer/) - Lifelong education is necessary to address the dangers of hyper-specialisation, create a level playing field and to develop our different individual talents. - [Partners In Dialogue: Creating Meaningful Learning Environments](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/partners-in-dialogue-creating-meaningful-learning-environments/) - Partners In Dialogue: Creating Meaningful Learning Environments - [Reaching hard to reach students through student learning communities](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/reaching-hard-to-reach-students-through-student-learning-communities/) - Reaching hard to reach students through student learning communities Patrick Blessinger St John’s University, New York City Introduction A student learning community (SLC) is a curricular-based program and learning-centered social network that moves learning beyond the confines of the classroom. In a SLC, a cohort of students is enrolled in a common set of courses - [Redirecting 21st century student success](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/redirecting-21st-century-student-success/) - Redirecting 21st century student success Elena Garcia Ansani College Access, Equity, Student Success Consultant A recent Pew Research Center report indicated high school drop-out rates for Hispanic/Latino students in the U.S. were at a record low of 12% (Krogstad, 2016). It also indicated 34% of Hispanics/Latinos between the ages of 18 to 24 are enrolled - [Inclusive higher education must cater for refugees](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/inclusive-higher-education-must-cater-for-refugees/) - Inclusive higher education must cater for refugees Patrick Blessinger and Enakshi Sengupta St. John's University (NYC), USA and American University of Kurdistan Every year on 20 June World Refugee Day is held to promote awareness of the plight of millions of refugees worldwide. Currently, according to the UNHCR Population Statistics Database, more than 65 million people worldwide - [Why higher education must be more inclusive](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/why-higher-education-must-be-more-inclusive/) - Why higher education must be more inclusive Patrick Blessinger St. John's University (NYC) and International HETL Association The Cyrus Cylinder is widely considered to be the world’s first charter of human rights. Created in 539 BC by Cyrus the Great, King of Persia, it declared religious tolerance for all. In addition, the modern human rights - [The shifting landscape of doctoral education](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/the-shifting-landscape-of-doctoral-education/) - The shifting landscape of doctoral education Patrick Blessinger St. John's University (NYC) and International HETL Association The doctoral education landscape has changed dramatically over the last decade. One of the most important factors driving this change is the greater participation rates in graduate education from all segments of society. As such, doctoral programmes are increasingly diverse in - [How to make the most of international HE partnerships](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/how-to-make-the-most-of-international-he-partnerships/) - How to make the most of international HE partnerships Patrick Blessinger and Barbara Cozza St. John's University (NYC) and International HETL Association University partnerships have become powerful vehicles for promoting civic and democratic engagement, cultivating international economic development and fostering teacher and school system improvement, among other aims. A university partnership is a relationship between a - [Education for rehabilitation and rebuilding confidence in war-torn children: Perspective from a Yezidi from Camp Khangee in Northern Iraq](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/education-for-rehabilitation-and-rebuilding-confidence-in-war-torn-children-perspective-from-a-yezidi-from-camp-khangee-in-northern-iraq/) - Education for rehabilitation and rebuilding confidence in war-torn children: Perspective from a Yezidi from Camp Khangee in Northern Iraq Enakshi Sengupta The American University of Kurdistan “I want to be educated, it is my only way to fight Daesh” - Yezidi Refugee When the Education for All (EFA) goal was declared at the - [University Partnerships for Academic Programs and Professional Development](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/university-partnerships-for-academic-programs-and-professional-development/) - This volume examines the diverse ways in which universities and colleges around the world are partnering and collaborating with other institutions to fulfil their missions and visions...Read more - [Creative Learning in Higher Education: International Perspectives and Approaches](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/creative-learning-in-higher-education-international-perspectives-and-approaches/) - This book provides higher education faculty and administrators a scholarly resource on the most salient aspects and emerging trends in creative learning in higher education today. International contributors explore ways to foster creativity in any student, ...Read more - [Emerging Directions in Doctoral Education](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/emerging-directions-in-doctoral-education/) - This volume examines how universities and colleges around the world are developing innovative ways to provide doctoral education, including new theories and models of doctoral education and the impact of changes in government and/or accreditation...Read more - [University Partnerships for Community and School System Development](https://www.patrickblessinger.com/university-partnerships-for-community-and-school-system-development/) - This volume examines the diverse ways in which universities and colleges around the world are partnering and collaborating with other institutions to fulfil their missions and visions. 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